| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| MSRP | $330 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Bionz X |
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.3 - 129 mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto flash on slow sync flash off rear sync |
| Flash Range | 5.40 m at Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 4.7 x 2.85" |
| Package Weight | 0.96 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BX1 |
| Battery Life | 360 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | |
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